ohjeistava

Ohjeistava is a Finnish present active participle and adjective formed from the verb ohjeistaa, meaning to instruct or provide guidelines. It denotes something that provides instructions or guidance, or that serves as guidance in itself. The form is commonly used attributively or predicatively, for example in phrases such as ohjeistava linjaus (a directive that provides guidelines) or ohjeistava materiaali (instructional material). The term is frequent in administrative, educational, and organizational contexts, especially in texts describing procedures, policies, or safety guidelines.

In usage terms, ohjeistava often contrasts with ohjeellinen, which is more generally “guideline-like” or normative, whereas ohjeistava emphasizes the act of providing instructions. It can pair with various nouns, including linjaus, materiaali, toimintamalli, or lausunto. Related noun forms include ohjeistus and ohjeistaminen, while the verb from which it derives is ohjeistaa.

Examples illustrate typical usage: “Hankkeen ohjeistava linjaus määrittelee, miten tiedonsiirto on suojattava.” “Koulutuksessa käytetty materiaali on ohjeistavaa.” “Ohjeistava dokumentti auttaa uuden henkilöstön perehdytyksessä.” See also related terms such as ohjeistus, ohjeistaminen, ohjaus, and ohjaava, which cover guidelines, guidance, and directive functions in Finnish.